Ilaiyaraaja’s ‘Thathiva Thathiva’ from the album Saamaniyan blends paternal affection with spiritual devotion. The composer-lyricist frames his daughter as both a playful companion and divine presence through gentle Tamil verses.
Released: March 29, 2024
Thathiva Thathiva
Ilaiyaraaja • From “Saamaniyan”
Thathiva Thathiva Lyrics Meaning Ilaiyaraaja | Saamaniyan
Ilaiyaraaja compares his child to a pearl and young cuckoo, using terms like ‘muthu mani’ and ‘ilang kuyile.’ He declares ‘Deivame nee than magale,’ equating her presence to God playing in a space of love.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Etta Mudiyaa Sorga SugameyYou are the heavenly joy that was once out of reach.
Vatta Nilavae Kitta Konjam VaaOh full moon, come a little closer to me.
Etta Mudiyaa Sorga SugameyYou are the heavenly joy that was once out of reach.
Vatta Nilavae Kitta Konjam VaaOh full moon, come a little closer to me.
Athanai Deivamum Unnai ThanthatheAll the gods combined have gifted you to me.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Anbirukum IdathilIn the place where love resides,
Deivam VelaiyaadumThe divine comes to play.
Deivame Nee Than MagaleYou are that very God, my daughter.
Deivam Ulla IdathilIn the place where the divine exists,
Thunbam NerungaadhuSorrow can never draw near.
Inithaai Vazhvil VelaiyaaduSo play sweetly throughout your life.
Anbirukum IdathilIn the place where love resides,
Deivam VelaiyaadumThe divine comes to play.
Deivame Nee Than MagaleYou are that very God, my daughter.
Deivam Ulla IdathilIn the place where the divine exists,
Thunbam NerungaadhuSorrow can never draw near.
Inithaai Vazhvil VelaiyaaduSo play sweetly throughout your life.
Oor Uyara Uzhaithu IrunthenI toiled hard so this land would prosper.
Oor Uyara Uzhaithu IrunthenI toiled hard so this land would prosper.
Uyirai Tharavum Uvanthu NindrenI even stood ready to sacrifice my life.
Unakaaga Edhai Naan Thara MudiyumWhat is there that I can possibly give you?
Enai Koduthen Endhan Ilang KuyileI’ve given my whole self to you, my young cuckoo.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Etta Mudiyaa Sorga SugameyYou are the heavenly joy that was once out of reach.
Vatta Nilavae Kitta Konjam VaaOh full moon, come a little closer to me.
Etta Mudiyaa Sorga SugameyYou are the heavenly joy that was once out of reach.
Vatta Nilavae Kitta Konjam VaaOh full moon, come a little closer to me.
Athanai Deivamum Unnai ThanthatheAll the gods combined have gifted you to me.
Thathi Vaa Thathi VaaCome toddling over, come toddling over.
Thathai KeliyaeOh, my playful little parrot.
Mutham Thaa Mutham ThaaGive me a kiss, give me a kiss.
Muthu ManiyaeMy precious pearl gem.
Thathiva Thathiva Music Video
A father’s vow of total self-sacrifice drives the Thathiva Thathiva lyrics meaning, with Ilaiyaraaja offering his life’s work as protection against sorrow. The melody anchors paternal love as sacred duty.